America on the Move Week
Free Activities for All!

This week, from September 20 – 27th, the Somerset Hills YMCA presents America On The Move Week, bringing a host of appealing and fun activities to anyone and everyone in the community, members and non-members alike, for free!

To wrap up the week’s activities, the Somerset Hills YMCA has planned a community walk from Oak Street School, Saturday September 26th, at 1pm, followed by live music by Jon Zlock and food at the Y. The ‘Get Movin’, Get a Month” promotion will be offered; if anyone becomes a Somerset Hills YMCA member between September 20 – October 4th, and visits the YMCA sixty times in the first six months, a one month credit to membership will be made, worth up to $99. “Our up-to-date expanded facility, extensive variety of programs to suit all ages, qualified experienced staff and strong leadership have enabled the Somerset Hills YMCA to continue to advance its work in helping our community address the growing obesity, chronic disease and health care crisis,” said COO, Zane Moore. “That is why the Somerset Hills YMCA along with other YMCAs across the country, are working to provide supportive environments for community members to adopt healthy lifestyles. America on the Move week can be the first step for individuals looking for a way to get moving.” This year’s America On The Move Week welcomes Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry of Basking Ridge as presenting sponsor, with additional support from Awakened Films; Fischer Family Chiropractic; Action Physical Therapy; Mellas Orthodontics, P.A.; and Somerset Hills Physical Therapy, PC. During America on the Move Week with the YMCA, families and individuals are encouraged to be more active and eat healthier by making smarter food choices. Research by the America on the Move Foundation has shown that making two small daily changes – taking 2,000 more steps (the equivalent of about a mile) and eating 100 fewer calories – can prevent the average annual weight gain of one to two pounds. “Steps” are awarded for actual steps taken during the week as well as equivalents for all other forms of physical activity, such as swimming, biking and dancing, and other group or family activities that promote well-being, such as eating together as a family. Participants are encouraged to report their ‘steps’ to the Y to contribute to the total goal of 10,000,000 combined steps. ‘Steps’ participants can track their “steps” by contacting the Somerset Hills YMCA to request an America on the Move Quick Start Guide with a tracking form and step conversions for common exercises and activities. Each YMCA has set their own step goals with a collective goal of 10 billion steps across the country during this designated week.